About Ørneflag

Ørneflag is the highest point in the Sør-Aurdal county and the southernmost top in Valdres.From the South: Follow the E16 to Nes i Ådal and turn left onto road 243 towards Hedalen. From the North: Follow the E16 to Begnadalen and turn right towards Hedalen. From there, continue on road 243 South towards Nes i Ådal. Follow the signs to Vassfaret (toll road, NOK 60 in 2014). Park your car near the Bogbrua (bridge).

A private toll road leads to the DNT-hut, Storekrak. Follow it by foot or bike. From Storekrak, follow the T-marked track towards Gulsvik almost all the way up the valley (Ørneflag is to the right) until an unmarked path towards the top of Ørneflagg exits to theright and follows the ridge northwards to the summit. Stunning view.

Route types

There are three types of routes found in Outtt.

1. Out-and-back
An out-and-back route takes you to a certain point, for example the peak of a mountain, before returning to the start along the same trail. Distance and duration calculations are based on the total trip.

2. Loop
A loop route, also known as a circuit, brings you back to the start while avoiding retracing your steps. Distance and duration calculations are based on the total trip.

3. Point-to-point
A point-to-point route takes you from one location to another, without returning to the start. Distance and duration calculations are based on one-way travel.